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We believe Patrick White has the qualifications to get the job done as state representative for the 3rd Berkshire District
We are excited to endorse Patrick White for as state representative for the 3rd Berkshire District and encourage all Democrats and Independents to vote for him on September 3. Patrick, a Stockbridge native, has a thorough understanding of the challenges our communities face. He is as passionate about the complexities of our affordable housing shortages as all other candidates, but he also recognizes that building affordable housing isn’t the only problem affecting our communities. He knows that we must do much more.
Berkshire Workforce Board Elects New Board Officers
PITTSFIELD, Mass. MassHire's Berkshire Workforce Board recapped successes of FY24, honored individuals and elected Board Officers for FY25 during its annual Board Meeting. The Board of Directors of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) convened virtually at the BWB Annual Board Meeting on June 6, 2024, to discuss workforce strategies and reflect on the successes of the past year.
Invitation for Bids – 2024 Traffic Counting Services
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is seeking bids to perform automated data collection services for vehicle traffic counts. Bids are due by Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Click here to view the bid package.
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Berkshire County Wednesday afternoon
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 2:16 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:45 p.m. for Berkshire County. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:16 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Springfield...
2 Massachusetts Hospitals Are On Top 20 List Of America’s Best
Let's be honest, Berkshire County. We the people simply don't like going to hospitals, but isn't it nice to know that if we have to go, Massachusetts is stocked with some of the best?. Recently, U.S. News & World Report published a ranking of the best hospitals in the country...
Pittsfield nonprofits are eager to make the most out of today’s visit from Sen. Warren
Warren’s office frames the trip to Berkshire County as an effort to highlight the impact of federal investments in Western Massachusetts. The Democrat is campaigning for her third six-year term in the Senate. Her itinerary includes roundtables with Volunteers in Medicine, the Berkshire Black Economic Council, and Soldier On. WAMC spoke with each group’s leader to find out what they want the influential Democrat to take away from her trip.
Update: Damaging winds predicted with thunderstorms in Berkshire County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 6:53 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 7:15 p.m. for Berkshire County. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 6:52 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Guilford Center...
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